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Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37

Hendricks suffered a heart attack on Wednesday evening

RIP: Cornal Hendricks who has passed away aged 37. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Thu, 15 May, 2025 - 09:54

PA Staff

Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37.

SA Rugby said in a statement that Hendricks suffered a heart attack on Wednesday evening.

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